Dogs are simple creatures that need only a few things to be happy and healthy.  They need regular exercise, discipline, and affection from a strong pack leader.  They also need rules, boundaries, and limitations guiding all their behaviors in your home.  Just like children, dogs need to restrictions on their actions in order to be a well-balanced member of the family. 

Dogs are animals, not human beings. Every dog pack has a leader, known as the alpha animal, which dominates and leads the other members of the pack. The alpha is the one who makes decisions for the entire pack. All the other members of the pack form a hierarchy of dominance and submission where everyone has a place.

In your home, you and your family become your dog's pack, as do any other animals you may have. It is your responsibility to establish yourself in the alpha position. If you fail to do this, your dog will do it as a natural behavior because to him/her there must be a leader at all times. Many people assume that they are automatically in charge just because humans are superior to animals.  Not true, leadership is a learned behavior and it’s up to you to teach your dog the difference.
 
Our Unique Dog Psychology/Behavior Orientation
The first class you will attend is our Orientation, where only the owners attend.  During this class, we teach you about the basics of dog psychology and behavior.  We do this so you can learn to understand how your dog thinks and interprets your behavior and for you to be come a better pack leader.  Understanding the basic constitution of a dog will help you to more effectively train your dog to listen and learn.

                            
  Dr. Ian Dunbar, Paula, Christopher                Paula and Wendy Vollard                       Paula and Cesar Millan
    from the Monks of New Skete


                                       
                                     Stacey & Kita at Atlanta                                                   Stacey & Kita at Perry
                                            Obedience Trial                                                                 Obedience Trial